This mini Japanese studio pottery bud vase holds its own in any curated corner. Wheel-thrown and finished in a layered glaze—a pale, speckled celadon flowing into a rich, inky black base—this bud vase offers the kind of organic contrast that collectors and minimalists alike gravitate toward.
 
Marked with an impressed seal featuring traditional kanji characters on the base, this vase is likely mid-to-late 20th century, crafted in the spirit of Japan’s mingei (folk craft) movement. The craftsmanship suggests ties to regional kilns known for small-batch artistry—possibly Mashiko or similar postwar studio work.
 
It’s the perfect punctuation mark on a shelf of art books, a windowsill catch for a stem of something wild, or a thoughtful gift for the wabi-sabi enthusiast in your life.
 
Details:
• Japanese studio pottery
• Estimated 1960s–1980s
• Glazed stoneware
• Impressed seal mark on base (kanji characters)
• Approx. 4” tall × 2.25” wide
• Excellent vintage condition - no chips or cracks